TIDE 2.0 – Technology Incubation & Development of Entrepreneurs

Overview

TIDE 2.0 builds an ICT startup ecosystem by funding entrepreneurs through TIDE centres with staged support from idea to product/market outreach, plus mentoring linkages.

Eligibility

• Information Technology based, preferably DPIIT-recognised startups
• Working in emerging technologies (AI, IoT, blockchain, robotics, etc.) for product innovation
• Must engage a MeitY TIDE centre listed on MeitY Startup Hub

What you get

• Up to ₹4 lakh for idea to Proof of Concept
• Up to ₹7 lakh grants for prototype development
• Up to ₹40 lakh investment for product development and market outreach
• Incubation mentoring through TIDE centres

How to apply

• Shortlist TIDE centres on https://msh.meity.gov.in/schemes/tide
• Apply to centre calls; centre nominates/supports under TIDE 2.0

Stamped Energy fit

Core MeitY path for Stamped. Industrial energy intelligence is an AI/software product solving real industry problems — fits TIDE's ICT + emerging tech mandate. Sequence: incorporate → DPIIT → TIDE centre (or TIDES if empanelled) → PoC grant → scale tier.

Sources & caveats

• Verify live windows, guidelines, and incubator eligibility on official sites before applying.
• Playbook summaries are high-level; scheme rules change.